A Resolution recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 11 co-sponsors

Designates April 12–18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in PA to acknowledge and honor 911 dispatchers and emergency communications personnel.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Purpose

Senate Resolution 275 recognizes and designates a specific week in April 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The resolution seeks to acknowledge the important work performed by public safety telecommunication professionals (such as 911 call-takers, dispatchers, and telecommunicators) and to express appreciation for their service.

Key Provisions

Official designation: Establishes April 12–18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Pennsylvania.

Recognition of roles: Acknowledges the critical duties performed by public safety telecommunication personnel in coordinating emergency responses, supporting first responders, and ensuring public safety.

Expressions of appreciation: Likely includes formal statements of gratitude from the Pennsylvania Senate to telecommunicators and related personnel.

Affected Parties

Public safety telecommunication professionals in Pennsylvania (e.g., 911 dispatchers, emergency communications center staff, and related personnel).

Local and state government agencies that operate or rely on emergency communications systems.

General public, who benefit from enhanced awareness and appreciation of emergency communications services.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction/Referral: The bill has a listed action history entry showing it was referred on April 17, 2026, to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

Status: As of the latest action, the bill has moved to committee for consideration. Referral to Rules & Executive Nominations typically precedes potential floor consideration or further committee action.

Sponsors: The resolution has multiple co-sponsors, including:

Lynda Culver
Dave Argall
Frank Farry
Elder Vogel
Sharif Street
Scott Martin
Kristin Phillips-Hill
Art Haywood

Notes

This type of measure is largely ceremonial, serving to officially recognize and commend public safety communications personnel without imposing new regulatory or funding requirements.

If enacted, Pennsylvania would annually acknowledge National Public Safety Telecommunications Week through official commendations and communications from the Senate.

Potential Impact

Public acknowledgment and morale boost for telecommunication professionals.

Enhanced visibility of the critical role of 911 dispatch and emergency communication centers within the state.

May inform accompanying proclamations or acknowledgments by other state or local entities during the designated week.

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